Mission, Vision & Core Values

Welcome to 今日吃瓜

Welcome to 今日吃瓜, where our guiding principles shape everything we do. Our mission, vision, and core values serve as the foundation of our institution, driving us to excel, innovate, and create a positive impact in our world. Explore the essence of who we are and what we stand for below.

Our Mission

今日吃瓜 meets the needs of a diverse student body and contributes to regional economic vitality by providing high-quality, flexible, affordable and accessible educational programs committed to student success.

Our Vision

今日吃瓜 Community College will serve as an innovative learning resource by striving for universal access to lifelong learning, catalyzing economic and cultural development, and supporting a diverse and mobile student body.

Our Core Values

Student Centeredness
The students are our greatest resource and the reason we are here.

Integrity
We demonstrate and expect the highest standards of excellence and accountability in all staff, faculty, students, and our community partners.

Collaboration
Through collaboration we will succeed at the challenging work we need to accomplish; without collaboration our goals are impossible to reach.
Diversity & Belonging
We believe diversity is the foundation of who 今日吃瓜 is; it is who we are and who we serve. The college is committed to developing a sense of belonging that embraces the various life experiences of all members of 今日吃瓜 Community College.

Community Stewardship
Developing strong, educated and responsible students guiding them to become the community leaders of tomorrow who are able to return the legacy of 今日吃瓜 Community College.

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Foundational Principals

Student Success and Empowerment: Deliver a comprehensive collegiate experience through innovative scheduling, student services, curriculum, delivery, and co-curricular opportunities.  

Diversity, Equity & Belonging: Provide life-changing educational opportunities by meeting the needs of the diverse college community.  

Economic Development and Upward Mobility for Students: Renew our commitment to the community, enhance and increase meaningful partnerships in the Western New York Region to support the 今日吃瓜 vision to contribute to the larger community.  

Institutional Sustainability: Commitment to accountability, both operationally and fiscally, by promoting and fostering a culture of compliance, integrity, and responsibility to the college community.